The most complained-about cars of 2025
Owners filed 73,887 safety complaints in 2025, up 10% from 2024. The Ford F-150 drew the most.
- owner complaints
- 73,887
- recalls
- 891
- vehicles recalled
- 29,303,936
Models with the most complaints in 2025
All model years together. Popular cars collect more complaints simply because there are more of them on the road.
| # | Model | Complaints | Crashes |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Ford F-150 | 3,096 | 54 |
| 2 | Ford Escape | 2,486 | 27 |
| 3 | Ford Explorer | 2,437 | 36 |
| 4 | Ram 1500 | 1,919 | 48 |
| 5 | Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 1,865 | 31 |
| 6 | GMC Sierra 1500 | 1,623 | 17 |
| 7 | Jeep Wrangler | 1,393 | 22 |
| 8 | Ford Edge | 1,278 | 27 |
| 9 | Honda CR-V | 1,221 | 44 |
| 10 | Honda Accord | 1,198 | 39 |
| 11 | Jeep Cherokee | 1,122 | 18 |
| 12 | Honda Pilot | 1,046 | 20 |
| 13 | Jeep Grand Cherokee | 1,033 | 33 |
| 14 | Ford Fusion | 929 | 25 |
| 15 | Honda Odyssey | 899 | 14 |
| 16 | Nissan Rogue | 853 | 31 |
| 17 | Hyundai Sonata | 772 | 18 |
| 18 | Kia Sorento | 732 | 10 |
| 19 | Hyundai Palisade | 714 | 20 |
| 20 | Honda Civic | 681 | 25 |
| 21 | Toyota RAV4 | 673 | 43 |
| 22 | Hyundai Tucson | 669 | 31 |
| 23 | Tesla Model Y | 620 | 109 |
| 24 | Toyota Tundra | 620 | 7 |
| 25 | Honda Prologue | 612 | 4 |
Model years with the most complaints in 2025
| Car | Complaints | Top problem |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 Ford Escape | 645 | Engine |
| 2024 Honda Prologue | 560 | Steering |
| 2018 Ford F-150 | 525 | Transmission |
| 2018 Ford Escape | 490 | Engine |
| 2024 Jeep Wrangler | 445 | Electrical |
| 2019 Jeep Cherokee | 425 | Transmission |
| 2019 Ford F-150 | 407 | Transmission |
| 2023 Fisker Ocean | 392 | Electrical |
| 2017 Ford Explorer | 391 | Body |
| 2016 Ford Explorer | 345 | Body |
| 2018 Honda Accord | 337 | Engine |
| 2018 Ram 2500 | 330 | Brakes |
| 2021 Chevrolet Silverado 1500 | 329 | Engine |
| 2020 Ford Explorer | 318 | Transmission |
| 2021 Ford F-150 | 303 | Transmission |
Most common problems in 2025
- Engine20,865
- Electrical14,523
- Transmission12,370
- Driver assistance7,212
- Brakes7,102
- Fuel system6,274
- Steering5,725
- Body3,874
- Airbags3,165
- Acceleration2,558
Makes with the most complaints in 2025
Biggest recalls of 2025
- 2015-2019 Ford Econoline, 2015-2019 Ford Edge, 2015-2019 Ford Expedition
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera - 2015-2020 Ford C-Max, 2015-2020 Ford Escape, 2015-2020 Ford Explorer
Back over prevention: sensing system: camera - 2021-2025 Ford Bronco, 2021-2025 Ford Edge, 2021-2025 Ford Escape
Back over prevention: software - 2022-2026 Lexus ES, 2022-2026 Lexus ES Hybrid, 2022-2026 Lexus GX
Back over prevention: display function - 2021-2023 Ford Bronco, 2021-2023 Ford Expedition, 2021-2023 Ford Explorer
Fuel system, gasoline: delivery: fuel pump - 2020-2024 Ford Bronco Sport, 2020-2024 Ford Escape
Fuel system, gasoline: fuel injection system - 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade, 2021-2024 Cadillac Escalade ESV
Engine and engine cooling: engine: hard parts internal/mechanical - 2023-2025 Lexus LS, 2023-2025 Lexus RX, 2023-2025 Lexus TX
Electrical system: instrument cluster/panel - 2020-2025 Hyundai Palisade
Seat belts: rear/other: buckle assembly - 2015-2018 Ford Edge
Service brakes, hydraulic: foundation components: hoses, lines/piping, and fittings
Makes with the most recalls in 2025
Questions about the 2025 car complaints
What car had the most complaints in 2025?
The Ford F-150 drew the most owner complaints in 2025, followed by the Ford Escape and Ford Explorer.
What were the most common car problems in 2025?
Owners complained most about engine, electrical and transmission.
Which automaker had the most recalls in 2025?
Ford issued the most recalls in 2025 (135), followed by Lincoln (51) and Forest River (26).
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